Monthly Archives: December 2014

Halo Mega Bloks Toy Review, Covenant Scarab: Part 1 (of 6) The Unboxing

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This article marks the first of a series of 6 parts for the Halo Mega Bloks Scarab. It’s a massive set and the third in Mega Bloks Halo Signature series. Due to it’s very large piece count (3,340), and it’s size, I’ve broken down the review into 6 parts so that you can easily  see/read/download the review. I took several hundred photos of this whole set. Having those all in one article would be just a bit much. Not all of those photos made it to the review, though roughly 150 of them did. When this series of articles is complete, I will go back into them and edit in the links to each part for easy reference later on. For now, enjoy each part as I release them one a day for the next six days!

Oh, one quick note before I get started. In a roundabout way (too long to explain) and quite unexpected way, I got this as a gift from a family member (not my wife this time). A huge thank you to them. Continue reading →

Big Halo Project series delayed for one day.

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I had intended to start a series of article today on a Halo project I am nearly finished with. However, today was a rough day, ‘in real life’ having to take my dog to the vet. She’s fine now. None the less it was a very taxing day on both my wife and I.

So I’ve decided to start the series tomorrow after I’ve had some good rest and can think a bit more clearly.

Apologies to everyone that was anticipating this today.

-Sal

Halo Master Chief Collection Content Update Notes for 12.7.14

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This is a reblog from Waypoint:

The next time you log into Halo: The Master Chief Collection, you will be prompted to download the latest content update. This particular content update focuses on matchmaking, parties, custom games, achievements, stability, and more. While this update contains a variety of improvements, we continue to work on additional content updates that will be rolled out to address further issues. Below, you’ll find a summary of the updates that are included in today’s update: Continue reading →

The Halo Bulletin 12.5.14

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Man, would you look at all of that great Halo swag! On my wish list are three of the things talked about. The NECA 18in Master Chief, Halo Astro Headsets, and the HMCC Poster Art book.

I’m enjoying the new style for the bulletin. It’s refreshing to actually SEE the folks behind the franchise.

So what are your thoughts on the video format? Or this bulletin in particular? Reply below!

Special thanks to Rhythmic Warrior for reminding me about this.

-Sal

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Problems Prompt 343 Industries To Delay Spartan Strike

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This is a partial reblog from gameinformer:

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Problems Prompt 343 Industries To Delay Spartan Strike
by Mike Futter

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In the wake of still unresolved problems with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Microsoft and 343 Industries are delaying the next game in the series. Halo: Spartan Strike, the sequel to Halo: Spartan Assault, will not make its 2014 release. Continue reading →

Halo Championship Series – All you need to know!

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This is a partial reblog from Waypoint and eslgaming: 

Halo Championship Series LOGO

We just released the Halo Championship Series Season 1 handbook, and we’re excited to share one of its key components – the HCS Points system. Each sanctioned HCS tournament will award points in addition to cash prizes. Depending on the type of event, size, and prize pool, tournaments will be grouped into different tiers, and offer a corresponding amount of points. Teams are awarded HCS Points depending on their placing at each of these events. Invitation to the Season 1 finals will be determined by the official HCS standings, which are based on HCS Points accumulated during Season 1. This graphic illustrates the different tiers, and breaks down point distribution based on team placing. Continue reading →

Halo Master Chief Collection Content Update Notes

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The following is a reblog from Waypoint.
This update went into affect on 12/3/14.

The next time you log into Halo: The Master Chief Collection, you will be prompted to download the latest content update. This particular content update focuses specifically on matchmaking. Please note that while this update will improve team balance issues, we do not expect it to fully resolve uneven teams.  Our next content update, targeted for early next week, will address team balance. Continue reading →

The Twelve Days of Halo

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GWH posted this on the HFFL forums. I just had to share it. He wrote one a few years ago and updates it every year as needed. This is 2014’s version.

The Twelve Days of Halo

by GoodWillHunter

On the twelfth day of Halo,
My new clan sent to me –
Twelve drop pods dropping,
Eleven snipers sniping,
Ten jackals creeping,
Nine wraiths advancing,
Eight grenades a-sticking,
Seven grunts exploding,
Six spartans slaying,
Five….bold marines,
Four falling drones,
Three pelicans,
Two armored gloves,
And a cartridge in my SMG!

-Sal

A little light today for the blog…I’m working on a BIG project though!

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Not much to report today. The new Nightfall episode, and that’s about it. New patch for the HMCC is incoming.

In the meantime, I’ve got a project I’m working on that will take some time to complete. I’m already 5 1/2 hours into. I expect another 10 hours or so for this before I’m done.

What it is, I do not yet want to say. Believe me, you will know what the project is when done.

So yeah…this is just a little tease for now.

TheSSMotion Christmas Toymation Fest is HERE!

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Today, Tom, from TheSSMotion, asked if I’d be interested in posting their contest here on HFFL. Of course I’m happy to.

For the second year in a row TheSSMotion is hosting their Christmas Toymation Fest! Last year they had some amazing entries. The theme is ‘BATTLE‘ and it must be no more than three minutes long.

• Submission Period is the 20th November to the 20th December.
• Voting Commences from the 31st of December to the 4th of January
• Winners Announced on the 5th of January
• Theme of Stop Motion is Battle
• Can be based around any MB theme and not just Halo! Continue reading →

What are you thankful for?

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Okay, now that Thanksgiving weekend is over and I’m back to normal (entertaining relatives all weekend long) blogging, I’d like to post what I’m thankful for. Not just Halo, but in general.

I’d also like to read what you’re thankful for too.

First and foremost, I’m thankful for my wife. She is very understanding of my fandom for Halo. As I’ve credited to her many times, she’s the one responsible for suggesting I start this blog in the first place. As well, she’s the one who buys nearly all of the Halo Mega Bloks sets that I review here on HFFL. So without here, there would be no HFFL. Continue reading →